Sheldon Spackman

Here's how municipal elections and governance in Alberta are changing

The ruling United Conservatives proposed legislation on Thursday changing how elections and city halls will operate from 2025 onwards, pending approval. READ: Alberta proposes councillor removal power...

Sheldon Spackman 17h ago

Tourism Red Deer and Alberta Government excited about 2024 tourism season

The spring and summer tourism season is upon us here in Alberta, and there are many folks excited about what it can yield for the region and province.That includes Jesse Smith, CEO at Tourism Red Deer...

Sheldon Spackman 21h ago

Legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole, a welcome voice for a half-century, dead at 90

Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. Cole, known for his "Oh baby!" catchphrase, called some of the most iconic games in hockey as part of ...

Sheldon Spackman 21h ago

Alberta government revealing legislation today to strengthen local elections

The Alberta government will this afternoon reveal legislation they say will strengthen local elections and governance.Municipal affairs minister Ric McIver will introduce the legislation around 3 p.m....

Sheldon Spackman 22h ago

Caution urged due to dry spring conditions in Red Deer

Red Deer Emergency Services is asking residents to exercise extra caution due to the dry conditions across the region. Officials say Red Deer's current fire danger risk is Very High, as determined by ...

Sheldon Spackman 22h ago

First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse

BALTIMORE (AP) - The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 25, 2024

Kopitar's OT winner lifts Kings to 5-4 win over Oilers, even series at 1-1

EDMONTON - Anze Kopitar scored the overtime winner and had a pair of assists as the Los Angeles Kings knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 to tie their opening-round playoff series 1-1 on Wednesday. Ko...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 24, 2024

Lacombe encouraging residents to treat water as precious resource

Residents of Lacombe are being encouraged by the City and city council to remember this spring and summer that water is a precious resource.The reminder comes as Alberta grapples with the possibility ...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 24, 2024

Central Alberta Buccaneers gearing up for competitive 2024 AFL season

The Central Alberta Buccaneers are getting closer to what should be an exciting 2024 Alberta Football League (AFL) season.The team's six-game regular season schedule begins June 1, with subsequent gam...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 24, 2024

Fire advisories, restrictions, and bans in place for much of central Alberta

Most of central Alberta is now under a fire advisory, restriction or ban. With warm, dry weather and no rain currently in the forecast over the next week or so, area residents are advised to be aware ...